Owen B. Pickett

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Owen B. Pickett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district
In office 1987-2001
Preceded by	G. William Whitehurst
Succeeded by	Edward Schrock
Born	August 31, 1930 Richmond, Virginia  United States
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician, Attorney

Owen Bradford Pickett (born August 31, 1930) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia.

Contents 1 Early life 2 Congressional career 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Early life

Pickett was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 31, 1930. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1952 and the University of Richmond School of Law in 1955. Pickett was admitted to the Virginia State bar in 1955, and practiced law in Richmond, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1972 until 1986.

[edit] Congressional career

He was elected to Congress in 1986 and represented Virginia's 2nd congressional district from January 3, 1987 until January 3, 2001, and was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Seventh Congress.

[edit] References

This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

[edit] External links

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Political offices
Preceded by G. William Whitehurst	U.S. Congressman, Virginia 2nd District 1987-2001	Succeeded by Edward Schrock